Symphonies nos. 2 & 6

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Columbia Symphony Orchestra & Bruno Walter

Symphonies Nos. 2 and 6 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802 and 1808 respectively. They mark Beethoven's shift from Classical forms toward a more expansive early-Romantic language, employing broader orchestration, greater dynamic contrast and episodic, descriptive writing, with the Sixth featuring pronounced programme-like, pastoral elements that reflect an increased focus on musical narrative in his middle period.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36. I. Adagio molto- Allegro con brio
    10:26
  2. 2.
    Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36. II. Larghetto
    14:34
  3. 3.
    Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36. III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:51
  4. 4.
    Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36. IV. Allegro molto
    6:59
  5. 5.
    Symphony No.6 in F major, Op.68 "Partorale". Allegro ma non troppo
    9:50
  6. 6.
    Symphony No.6 in F major, Op.68 "Partorale". Andante molto mosso
    11:55
  7. 7.
    Symphony No.6 in F major, Op.68 "Partorale". Allegro
    5:41
  8. 8.
    Symphony No.6 in F major, Op.68 "Partorale". Allegro
    3:41
  9. 9.
    Symphony No.6 in F major, Op.68 "Partorale". Allegretto
    9:40
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